Definition of salvo

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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sal·vo ²    (slv) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. sal·vos

1. A mental provision or reservation.
2. Law A saving clause.
3. An expedient for protecting one's reputation or for soothing one's conscience.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin salv (as in Medieval Latin salv ire, saving the right), ablative of salvus, safe ; see safe

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